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If you only had a budget of 500 buck what 6x24x50 would you suggest ? I know 500 really isn't much for quality optics. it will be going on a 338 Lapua for hunting and target shooting.

Thanks in advance for your advice

Why own a Lapua (Cost of Rifle), and shoot a very expensive round (reloaded or factory ammo), and now skimp on a optic?

You have not mentioned max distance (target) or max distance for hunting (What is the largest game?) or purpose for the rifle yet, other than general shooting and hunting???

What brand and model of 338 Lapua?

The rifle is a Savage 112 Target. Longest shot I would prob be looking at is around 500 yards. Hunting would be mule deer, elk and whitetail

Not trying to skimp on optics, but budget is what it is. Living on fixed income ain't fun, but doable.

I did some trading to get this rifle from a buddy. It's never been shot. Came with 60 rounds of Hornady Match 250 grain ammo.

It does have one of the Burris Eliminator 3 scopes on it. But it's big, bulky and seems complicated to use and set.
I'm old school and think a standard scope would serve me better. Could be wrong, usually am.

Eurooptic has SFP Strike Eagles for $275 6x24 a kick ass deal.

I wouldn't want that much scope for the stated purpose.

Thank you very much. I'll take a look

Yes Sir. The Burris is prob a heck of a good scope, but not for me.

Sorry, I was talking about the 6-24x50 you proposed.

Okay, then I would be interested in your opinion of what scope would perform good for my needs

Do you intend to dial turrets, use a hashmark reticle, both?

Eeek...I just googled a Savage in .338 Lapua...holee schidt...it only weighs 9#. If it doesn't kill you it'll kill the scope for sure.

Oh wait, I was looking at the wrong specs...it's 12#...still?

I did some looking too. His may be 12.5 pounds and have a muzzle brake:

https://savagearms.com/content?a=product_summary&p=firearms&s=22448

Just weighed mine, its alittle over 13 pounds with scope. Has a hell of a muzzle break on it.

https://www.burrisoptics.com/riflescopes/eliminator-iii-laserscope-4-16x50mm

This is what's on it when I got it.

Have all paperwork for it. Has never been programmed or been shot.

Given the stated purpose and budgetary restrictions, I'd sell it and get something that will work just as well out to 500 yards and not cost $7 per shot. You won't want to practice much to become proficient with the rifle if you're seeing dollar signs every time you squeeze the trigger. Something between the 6.5 Creedmoor with 147 ELD and 7 PRC with 180 ELD would give you all the ballistic advantage you likely need and want.

Once you're done getting a rifle that better fits the need, I'd grab something like a new SWFA 10x to throw on top.

I have used both in the past, so will depend on what I can find in my budget.

I've shot them, they are not that bad. Especially when using the brake. One of my buddies has one, and it easily shoots sub moa for 5 shots. He's running an old Vortex Viper HST on it. It seems to be holding up, but not what I'd suggest. I'd probably look for something like a fixed power SWFA SS, and call it a day, if I only had a $500.00 budget.

Sound advice right here.

I appreciate y,all advice. Luckily I have a close friend that shoots a 338 and reloads. So ammo will not be as expensive.

I'll just keep the Burris on there for now and save up until I can afford something else.

Thanks

Look up Arken SH4J 6x24 349 bucks on amazon, check out the tracking video
https://www.amazon.com/Arken-Optics-6-24X50-Illuminated-Reticle/dp/B0CG6195J8/ref=sr_1_1_sspa
Glass quality is every bit as good as good as my Leupold mark IV, and rivals my NF.